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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $53,940
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
App support 210 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775 775  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Premium Package 4,360 3,760  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
App support 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Options (change) 19,345 18,405 0
Options (change) 451 451 0
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $69,795 $80,255 $54,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,778
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$69,795$80,255$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-100-8,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,795$80,155$46,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,360$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterExplorer
TrimBaseSPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,185$7,285$15,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2-8,330

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.6 in
Length172.2 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height50.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested195073%
Total Not Requested72527%

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